Paul Conway Fire announced the addition of Sales Representative, Rob Busser, who will support the Southwest Wisconsin market, providing one-on-one support to individuals and departments for the company’s complete line of firefighter safety equipment and gear. With his extensive background, Rob will also assist with the company’s Law Enforcement/Tactical division.

Rob has been a volunteer firefighter for over 24 years, serving the Hollandale Fire Department for 16, where he achieved the rank of Captain. He is now a Lieutenant on the Mineral Point Fire Department. He belongs to the Iowa County Technical Rescue team, Vernon (IA) County Hazmat team and is an Adjunct Instructor at Southwest WI Technical College. Prior to firefighting, Rob was an EMT, a founding member of the Hollandale First Responders, and served on Blanchardville EMS and Mineral Point EMS.

For over 16 years now, Rob’s also been working as a Correctional Officer and Dispatcher for the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office! He currently resides in Mineral Point, WI with his wife, Kara and son, MacClain.

Lee Kasten (Sales Director) added, “Rob is a great addition to our team and we are confident that he will develop and maintain excellent partnerships with departments and our fellow brothers and sisters.”

To learn more about Paul Conway Fire, visit Fire.paulconwayshields.com. Rob can be contacted directly at (608) 574-9015.

 

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